We're curious. The Huffington Post brought this exhibition, titled "Asylum" by gay photographer/filmmake Alexander Kargaltsev to our attention.

In it, Kargaltsev captures Russian gay male asylum seekers that have escaped violence and discrimination in their country. The men have been shot naked against famous New York backdrops. 

The exhibit's curator, Ivan Savvine says of the work: "The models' nakedness is a powerful visual statement imbued with symbolism. They are not nude but naked, for they had courage to shed the many layers of fear and come out to the world uncovered, vulnerable, yet proud."

So here's our question: is this a legitimate commentary or just an excuse to get some hot Russian guys naked? You be the judge.&n...

Sure, RuPaul's reality show puts a spotlight on the art of illusion, but acclaimed photographer Leland Bobbé has really put the microscope on the artistry of drag in his revealing new series, Half-Drag. 

Check out some of New York's City's most ferocious queens working their day and night looks simultaneously after the jump!

Kelly Preston might really be able to relate to some of the images in artist Dina Goldstein's "In The Dollhouse" photographic series. Just sayin'!

Getting a glimpse of what life would hold after Barbie and Ken elope makes us really want Mattel to consider a limited-edition "Beard Barbie."

More images and details on the series after the jump!

If a drag version of Chloe Sevigny has achieved Internet meme viral stardom, perhaps the real Chloe Sevigny donning drag to impersonate photog Terry Richardson can do the same? (Follow the jump to see the real Chloe channel Terry!)

Glee's Heather Morris sports a controversial accessory in a new fashion photo spread with celeb photographer Tyler Shields. While there is surely an artistic point being made with the shoot, even some of Shields' own fans say the photos of Heather "glamorize violence." Follow the jump to see what the discussion's all about!

Preview images from photographer Christian Rios's Wet Dreamers coffee-table photography book have hit our inbox, and all we can say is we can't wait to fall asleep tonight. Follow the jump for shirtless preview pics from the book, including Glee's Chord Overstreet, Amazing Spiderman's Chris Zylka, Lemonade Mouth's Nick Roux and more!

Lady Gaga is taking what some might consider another page out of Madonna's How To Become A Gay Pop Icon handbook, this time literally, with the announcement that she will release a coffee table book of photos shot by Terry Richardson this fall. 

Though known for his internationally-acclaimed NOH8 Campaign imagery, photographer and prior Instinct Leading Man Adam Bouska reminds us that his portfolio is much more varied than bazillions of white-tees and masking tape thanks to his new work with 2Xist. Gawk at the full sexy image, after the jump!

It's slowly being dismantled through increased visibility in the media and wider acceptance, but, like it or not, stereotypes surrounding the gay American male persist. Gay In America, a just-announced 224-page book from photographer Scott Pasfield, aims to shatter the clichés that remain. Excerpts and more info follow.

Now that we have your attention, follow the jump for the delicious picture of Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears letting it all hang out in the shower, an outtake from photographer Tim Hailand's One Day In The Life Of Jake Shears tome.

Lady Gaga is really branching out with her merchandising, as evident in her new line of totally functional fashion's for gay man's best friend. Or it's just photographer's Jesse Friedin's pet project (hardy, har) of photographing dogs dressed as Lady Gaga.

...shot by Annie Leibovitz! What do you think of these just-revealed shots?